Bridgeport White Pages Search

Bridgeport white pages give you a way to find people, phone numbers, and public records in the largest city in Connecticut. More than 151,000 people call Bridgeport home, and the city keeps detailed records through both its City Clerk and Town Clerk offices. You can search for someone by name, look up land records, or check vital statistics right from Bridgeport. The city sits in Fairfield County, though county government was done away with in 1960, so Bridgeport handles all its own records. Use the search tool on this page to get started with a Bridgeport white pages lookup, or read on for details about how to find the information you need through local and state sources.

Bridgeport Town Clerk Records

The Bridgeport Town Clerk is the main keeper of public records in the city. This office is at 999 Broad Street, and you can call them at (203) 576-7208. The Town Clerk serves as the keeper of land records, map filings, trade name registrations, dog licenses, military discharges, and notary registrations. If you are doing a Bridgeport white pages search and need to check land ownership or find who filed a trade name, this is where to go. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, so plan your visit during those hours.

You can also look up Bridgeport land records online. The Bridgeport land records portal lets you search by name, date, or document type from your home. Copies cost $1 per page, and certified copies run $2 each. Under Section 7-34a of the Connecticut General Statutes, town clerks must record all deeds, mortgages, and other land documents, then index them by grantor and grantee. That means you can trace property ties for any person in Bridgeport through this system.

The Bridgeport Town Clerk website has more details on what records are on hand and how to request them.

The page above shows the full list of services the Bridgeport Town Clerk provides. Land recordings are taken until 5:30pm, and marriage licenses are issued from 9am to 5pm by appointment only.

Bridgeport City Clerk Office

Bridgeport has a separate City Clerk office in addition to the Town Clerk. The City Clerk is at 45 Lyon Terrace, Room 204, and can be reached at (203) 576-7208 or by email at city.clerk@bridgeportct.gov. The mission of the City Clerk is to keep and maintain records of the Council and of the City of Bridgeport, and provide transparent, accurate, and timely legislative history. This office also works to safeguard all official records of the City, including minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other vital documents.

For a Bridgeport white pages search, the City Clerk can help you find records tied to city government actions. If you need to look up a contract, check council meeting minutes, or find an ordinance that affects someone in Bridgeport, this is the right office. The Bridgeport City Clerk site has contact details and office hours.

This screenshot shows the Bridgeport City Clerk page with links to council records, ordinances, and other city documents that may come up in a people search.

Note: The City Clerk and Town Clerk in Bridgeport handle different types of records, so check both offices if your search covers more than one area.

Bridgeport Vital Records Search

Vital records are a big part of any white pages search in Bridgeport. Birth, death, and marriage certificates help confirm who someone is and where they come from. The Bureau of Vital Statistics in Bridgeport is at 999 Broad Street. The phone number is (203) 576-7445. Birth certificates cost $20 each. Under Section 7-51, town clerks act as registrars of vital statistics, so the Bridgeport Town Clerk maintains the original certificates for all births, marriages, and deaths that happen in the city.

You can also get vital records from the state level. The Connecticut Department of Public Health keeps copies and takes requests by mail or in person at their Hartford office. For most Bridgeport residents, going to the local office is faster and more direct.

Marriage licenses in Bridgeport are issued by appointment between 9am and 5pm. Call ahead to set up a time so you don't wait.

State Databases for Bridgeport People

Connecticut runs several free online tools that pull records from Bridgeport and every other town in the state. The Judicial Branch civil case search lets you look up any person by name to find lawsuits, family court cases, housing disputes, and small claims filed in courts that serve Bridgeport. Criminal conviction records are available through a separate tool at jud2.ct.gov. Both are free and open to the public. These searches can turn up useful information when you are trying to find someone or learn more about a person in Bridgeport.

The Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, which took effect in 1975, makes most government records open to anyone. Under Section 1-210, every person has the right to inspect and copy public records. You do not need to state a reason. Bridgeport city offices must respond to records requests within four business days. If they say no, you can appeal to the Freedom of Information Commission within 30 days.

The eLicense portal is another good tool for Bridgeport white pages searches. It lets you verify professional licenses for doctors, contractors, real estate agents, and more than 800 other license types. Search by name or address to find people in Bridgeport who hold active licenses.

Note: Municipal agencies in Bridgeport can charge up to 50 cents per page for copies under Section 1-212, but inspecting records in person is always free.

How to Request Bridgeport Records

Getting records from Bridgeport is straightforward. Write your request and send it to the right office. For land records and vital statistics, contact the Town Clerk at 999 Broad Street. For city government records, reach out to the City Clerk at 45 Lyon Terrace. You can mail, email, or drop off your request in person.

Under the Freedom of Information Act, Bridgeport offices have four business days to respond. Denials must be in writing. If you get turned down, file an appeal with the FOIC. They hold a hearing within 30 days and must decide within 60 days. The whole process is set up to keep things open and fair for anyone doing a Bridgeport white pages search or records request.

• Land record copies cost $1 per page at the Bridgeport Town Clerk
• Certified copies are $2 per document
• Birth certificates cost $20 each from Vital Statistics
• All MERS documents as grantor or grantee cost $159 for the first page
• Hand-held scanner use costs $20

Fairfield County Records

Bridgeport is in Fairfield County. While there is no county government, the geographic boundary still matters for court districts and statistical purposes. Visit the Fairfield County white pages page for more resources that cover the broader region around Bridgeport.

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